Honeywell TRV15SHWC Leaflet
User Manual
Thermostatic
Radiator Valve
Radiator Valve
50051974-001 Rev. A
...an explanation for householders
TRVs sense the air temperature around them and
regulate the flow of water through the radiator which
they are fitted to. They do not control the boiler.
regulate the flow of water through the radiator which
they are fitted to. They do not control the boiler.
They should be set at a level that gives you the room
temperature you want. These settings may have to be
different in each room, and you should set the TRVs to
suit each room and then leave them to do their job.
temperature you want. These settings may have to be
different in each room, and you should set the TRVs to
suit each room and then leave them to do their job.
Turning a TRV to a higher setting will not make the room
heat up any faster. How quickly the room heats up
depends on the boiler size and setting, and the radiator
size. Turning the TRV to a lower setting will result in the
heat up any faster. How quickly the room heats up
depends on the boiler size and setting, and the radiator
size. Turning the TRV to a lower setting will result in the
room being controlled at a lower
temperature, and saves energy.
temperature, and saves energy.
TRVs need a free flow of air to
sense the temperature, so they
must not be covered by curtains
or blocked by furniture.
sense the temperature, so they
must not be covered by curtains
or blocked by furniture.
TRVs cannot turn off the boiler when the whole house
is warm. To do that, you will need a room thermostat as
well. The radiator in the room with the room thermostat
should normally have a TRV, but, if it does, keep the
TRV on the maximum setting and adjust the room
thermostat as explained with the instructions.
is warm. To do that, you will need a room thermostat as
well. The radiator in the room with the room thermostat
should normally have a TRV, but, if it does, keep the
TRV on the maximum setting and adjust the room
thermostat as explained with the instructions.
TRV15AHC: Angled TRV Kit — Chrome
TRV15SHC: Straight TRV Kit — Chrome
TRV15AHW: Angled TRV Kit — White
TRV15SHC: Straight TRV Kit — Chrome
TRV15AHW: Angled TRV Kit — White
TRV15SHW: Straight TRV Kit — White
TRV15AHWC: Angled TRV Kit — Chrome & White
TRV15SHWC: Straight TRV Kit — Chrome & White
TRV15AHWC: Angled TRV Kit — Chrome & White
TRV15SHWC: Straight TRV Kit — Chrome & White
What is a thermostatic radiator valve (TRV)?
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Installation options
NOTE: If you are not experienced in equipment installation, we recommend that these
procedures be done by a professional installer.
procedures be done by a professional installer.
ALLOW RADIATOR TO COOL BEFORE INSTALLATION: To avoid injury, turn off boiler or stop
hot water flow to radiator and allow it to cool before installation.
hot water flow to radiator and allow it to cool before installation.
Valve installation
Remove protective cap and connect fittings to radiator and hot water source as shown below. If necessary, cut
supplied copper tubes to an entry depth of 10 mm into the TRV to ensure a secure connection.
supplied copper tubes to an entry depth of 10 mm into the TRV to ensure a secure connection.
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OUT (cool)
OUT (cool)
OUT (cool)
OUT (cool)
IN (hot)
IN (hot)
IN (hot)
IN (hot)
Lockshield valve
(optional)
(optional)
Thermostatic
radiator valve (TRV)
radiator valve (TRV)
The TRV can be installed on either side
of the radiator, in a vertical or horizontal
position, as shown at left.
of the radiator, in a vertical or horizontal
position, as shown at left.
If a lockshield valve is also used on the
same radiator, install it on the opposite
side of the radiator, as shown.
same radiator, install it on the opposite
side of the radiator, as shown.
Connection to radiator
Connection to
hot water pipe
hot water pipe
Cap
TRV
TRV
NOTE: Keep the protective cap. You can remove the thermostat sensor (see next page) and
screw the cap back into place to prevent water overflow if you must remove the radiator later.
screw the cap back into place to prevent water overflow if you must remove the radiator later.